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News Sicily prosecutor accuses NGOs of collaboration with Libya smugglers
Sicily prosecutor accuses NGOs of collaboration with Libya smugglers
Mark Casper
April 23, 2017 07:29:21 pm

Sicilian prosecutor Carmelo Zuccaro stated to reporters on Sunday that an investigation has revealed evidence of direct contacts between some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and human traffickers in Libya. It is suspected that NGO migrant rescue...

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News Federal judge considers independent review of disabled voter access in Houston
Federal judge considers independent review of disabled voter access in Houston
Mark Casper
April 23, 2017 07:02:48 pm

US District Judge Alfred H. Bennett on Saturday said he was considering initiating an independent review of disabled voter access to polling locations in Houston. The judge's consideration comes as part of a lawsuit filed against...

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News US to honor Australia migrant resettlement deal
US to honor Australia migrant resettlement deal
Mark Casper
April 22, 2017 10:12:43 pm

The US on Saturday expressed its intention to honor a migrant resettlement plan negotiated between the US and Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, up to 1,250 migrants seeking asylum in Australia will be allowed to...

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News Foundation members acquitted of abuse charges by Egypt court
Foundation members acquitted of abuse charges by Egypt court
Mark Casper
April 17, 2017 09:28:14 am

Aya Hijazi, a dual US-Egyptian citizen who has been in prison for three years in relation to her foundation dedicated to helping street children, was of acquitted all charges by a Cairo court on Sunday. Seven others, including HIzaji's husband,...

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News Trump lawyers argue immunity for protest lawsuit
Trump lawyers argue immunity for protest lawsuit
Mark Casper
April 17, 2017 08:51:53 am

Lawyers for US President Donald Trump, in their answer to a lawsuit Friday, contended the president was immune from being sued by protesters who were injured during a campaign rally in Louisville in 2016. The attorneys argued Trump...

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News Venezuela opposition leader banned from office for 15 years
Venezuela opposition leader banned from office for 15 years
Mark Casper
April 8, 2017 02:09:03 pm

The Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that opposition leader Henrique Capriles has been banned from holding office for 15 years by the Venezuelan state comptroller. The ban, which was imposed for alleged "administrative irregularities" during his...

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News UN SG: restraint necessary to avoid escalating violence in Syria
UN SG: restraint necessary to avoid escalating violence in Syria
Mark Casper
April 8, 2017 01:04:02 pm

Following the United States' missile launch in Syria earlier this week in response to a chemical weapons attack, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for restraint in handling the situation in Syria. Calling the...

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News Federal judge rejects President Trump’s free speech defense to rally violence
Federal judge rejects President Trump’s free speech defense to rally violence
Mark Casper
April 2, 2017 03:54:11 pm

On Sunday a federal judge rejected President Donald Trump's free speech defense in response to his alleged inciting of violence among protesters during his presidential campaign. The current lawsuit against Trump alleges the then-presidential candidate attempted...

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News UN: Afghan repatriation to continue with reduced cash incentive
UN: Afghan repatriation to continue with reduced cash incentive
Mark Casper
April 2, 2017 02:08:48 pm

On Sunday, United Nations officials said Afghan repatriation is set to continue on Monday with reduced cash incentives for Afghan refugees to leave Pakistan. The cash incentive, which was initially $400, was cut in half to...

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News Iowa legislation on abortion, sanctuary cities will not move forward
Iowa legislation on abortion, sanctuary cities will not move forward
Mark Casper
April 1, 2017 08:05:45 pm

Legislation which would have prohibited "sanctuary cities" in the state and banned abortions where a heartbeat is detectable failed to meet the necessary procedural deadline in the Iowa Legislature Friday. First, the sanctuary city legislation would...

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